Raynham, Massachusetts — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Bristol County, Massachusetts that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
20%
Alcohol
21%
Tobacco
9.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Massachusetts United States
Alcohol 20.0% ±0.0% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 16.5% +4.5% 20.5% +0.5%
Drugs 9.2% -0.1% 5.6% +3.5%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Massachusetts United States
Females 15-19 19.1 +6.9 45.8 -19.8

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Massachusetts United States
Physically Inactive 20.9% +7.3% 28.0% +0.2%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Massachusetts United States
Pap Smear 85.8% -2.2% 82.0% +1.6%
Mammogram 85.6% -1.6% 80.0% +4%
Colonoscopy 51.4% -2.7% 43.1% +5.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.1% -6.9% 65.5% -6.3%
Flu Vaccine 72.1% -8.8% 69.4% -6.1%